TANGLIER

Tucked onto the 2nd floor of a building in Tsukishima 3-chome, TANGLIER is a dedicated bar featuring an extensive library of rum alongside an ambitious food menu. The understated room holds 5 counter seats and 1 tables, offering a comfortable setting where guests can easily consult the proprietor about preferences, even without prior knowledge of the spirit.

Drink offerings span seasonal fresh fruit cocktails showcasing Japanese pear, Kyoho grapes, mango, or passion fruit, alongside staple rum serves such as Mojitos and lemongrass-scented Cuba Libres. A crisp rum and tonic makes a refreshing opener, while fruit-forward preparations cater to those seeking vivid, seasonal profiles.

The kitchen offerings set the venue apart from typical cocktail bars. Jerk chicken, fragrant from a long marinade in spices and herbs before being grilled, and popular Cuban sandwiches serve equally well as bar snacks or full meals. Marinated with fruit, yogurt, and spices, the lamb curry balances fruity brightness with deep, savoury richness, frequently ordered to conclude the night.

For lighter nibbles while sipping, the kitchen prepares rum-raisin butter using Caribbean rum blended into Calpis butter, as well as rum-laced raw chocolates. Operating from 17:00 until 1:00 the following morning with reservations accepted, it serves as a relaxed, dependable late-night destination in Tsukishima.